I'm a southern California native. Born in San Diego, school at UCLA, now living and working in Long Beach.

I can get along with pretty much anyone who can deal with sarcasm and likes to talk a little trash. You have a pingpong table or card games? Even better.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I recently returned from a year rotation working in Russia and was able to do some really cool travel while I lived abroad. Some of my best memories are times with couch surf hosts and other guests. I'd like to return the favor by hosting now that I'm back living in a cool spot. I think surfing with a local can really make all the difference in how you experience a new city.

Interests

Anything at the beach is at the top of my list, especially after my year in Russia. Bocce ball has to be at the top of that list. Also pingpong and bowling, karaoke, dancing, acting awkwardly to make people feel uncomfortable on purpose, talking to strangers for no reason then becoming friends with them, doing bad yoga in public places. Having a beer with best friends or new strangers.

• acting
• mardi gras
• dancing
• beer
• yoga
• traveling
• karaoke
• hiking
• surfing
• skydiving
• bowling
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Classic rock, 80's pop, 90's rock, one-hit wonders and Hootie.

I love bad action movies, slapstick comedies, anything with Bill Murray, LoTR, GoT, FIREFLY.

Books - Up to date and loving Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones), pretty much any well written spy novel. Just started Guns, Germs and Steel to broaden my mind

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just one? Don't limit me

Naked Snow Angels in Siberia / Elephant Rides in Thailand / Glacier Hikes in Iceland / Coastal SkyDiving in California / Riding "the Eye" in London / Mardi Gras in New Orleans / New Year's Eve in New York City

The world is a playground

What I Can Share with Hosts

Jokes, catch phrase, good beers, a spot to live close to the beach, and queen size fold out couches. And snapchat.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States